Old Battersea House, Grade II* listed building in Vicarage Crescent, London Borough of Wandsworth, England.
Old Battersea House is a residential building from the late 1600s located on Vicarage Crescent in London. The structure built in 1699 displays characteristic features of that era with notable exterior details and interior layouts that reflect its original design.
The building was constructed in 1699 during England's period of rapid urban growth and architectural change in London. It received Grade II* listed status in 1954, placing it under legal protection to preserve its importance as a record of that building era.
The house reflects how wealthy Londoners of the late 1600s shaped their homes to display their status and taste. Visitors can still notice the generous room sizes and fine details that revealed who lived here and what they valued.
The building sits in an established residential neighborhood and is visible from the street, though its protected status restricts any modifications to its exterior or interior. Visitors should note that this is a private residence and can only be viewed from outside.
The house is one of roughly 500 listed buildings in Wandsworth and represents a construction style that has remained largely intact in this part of London. Its preservation shows how carefully the community valued maintaining homes from earlier centuries.
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